On Saturday 1 November I am giving a talk in the Library in the Civic Centre at 2.00 pm called “Ten things from Swansea’s history that you really should know.” It will feature ten unusual stories recovered from deep within Swansea’s hidden past – the story of Admiral Nelson’s trousers, the death of Dick Burke, why married…
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Research in The Rhondda
We had a very good research visit to the Rhondda collecting photos for articles to appear in Welsh Country Magazine. We went to Trealaw to find the memorial to the mine owner Daniel Thomas who was killed whilst involved in the rescue attempt following an explosion in the Naval Colliery in Penygraig in January 1884.…
William Williams VC
My new piece in the September edition of Welsh Country Magazine is the remarkable story of William Williams, awarded the Victoria Cross during World War One for his bravery whilst serving on a Q ship. These were decoy vessels designed to tempt German U boats to attack them. Indeed the ships would often slow down…
University of the Third Age
Had an excellent visit to speak to the University of the Third Age in Mold earlier this week. Had a good audience of very nice people who listened politely to my stories. Thank you all very much!
Welsh Country Magazine for May
Out now – £2.95 from newsagents and other outlets like Waitrose, Marks and Spencer’s and Sainsbury’s. This edition contains my story about a grave at Pant Teg in Ystalyfera. It is truly a hidden treasure of Wales. It is the grave of Morgan Lewis, gamekeeper and local thug who was killed by David Davies who hit him…
Cardiff Signing
I shall be in the Cardiff branch of Waterstones on Saturday 3 May 2014 at 11.00 am signing copies of Welsh History Strange but True I have already sold copies from the How to Buy Page on this website if you want an advance copy. Yes it does work!
Books Now Available!
I have received copies of Welsh History Strange but True today and so they are available for purchase. Go to the How to Buy page and you can pay via Paypal. Alternatively you can contact me and we can discuss options. I am also booked for another book signing. This time in Waterstones Cardiff at…
Book Signing
My first book signing for the new title has been arranged. I shall be in The Uplands Bookshop on Saturday 26 April 2014 at 11.30 am signing copies of Welsh History Strange but True. There are others to come apparently…
Anglesey
Had an excellent visit to Anglesey this week to do some research into graves for my work with Welsh Country Magazine. Good weather, lovely scenery – and all that history too! This is the Bodowyr Burial Chamber – a Neolithic burial chamber in the middle of a farmer’s field.
Advance Copy
I have received an advanced copy of my next book, Welsh History, Strange but True. The designers at History Press have done an excellent job. It looks very good indeed. 190 pages of idiocy and mayhem, Hard back too. Cover price is £9.99. I believe that it will be published in April .